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Bike Line

1035 Andrew Dr.
West Chester, PA 19380
800#: (800) 537-2654
Tel: (610) 429-4370
Fax: (610) 429-4295
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.bikeline.com
Contact: Mr. Chris Zorger, Dir. Franchise Development

BIKE LINE, the nation's largest chain of specialty bicycle and fitness retailers, can get your career rolling in a new direction which can be both challenging and rewarding. Our time-proven program guides you through the pitfalls of new business creation and focuses on your success. Call for a comprehensive information package today.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1983;	First Franchise:	1991
Franchise Units:	55
Company-Owned Units:	17
Total Units:	72

Distribution: U.S. -- 72; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 18 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 23 in PA, 6 in NJ, 3 in MD

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12

Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 3, 3, 5, 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,MD,MI,MN,VA

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 3,000 SF; SF, SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$25-45K
Total Investment:	$130-176K;		Average Total Investment:	$153K
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Fees:	Franchise:	$24.5K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$24K
	Royalty:	4%
	Advertising:	3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/10
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	Yes
Area Development Agreements:	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	12
On-Going Support:	B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	2 Weeks Westchester, PA.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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